European regulators agree with Monty that the Oracle-Sun deal threatens database competition. Apparently Oracle means to play hardball. Meanwhile Sun revenue fell 25% in 3rd quarter 2009; who else but an anti-competitive giant would take a chance on buying Sun now? Story here: http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14840272&; source=features_box1.
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